What is Good for Headache?
Headache is a throbbing, severe or mild pain that occurs continuously or intermittently. Sensitive areas in the painful area of the head include cranial nerves, arteries, scalp and neck muscles, skin, superficial nerves, sinuses, structures in the external auditory canal, eye area, salivary glands, teeth, jaw joint, carotid artery and its branches. Headaches are usually temporary, but they can negatively impact quality of life.
- Applying cold or hot compress
- Drinking water
- Taking small amounts of caffeine (such as drinking coffee)
- Drinking turmeric or ginger tea
- Smelling peppermint or lavender oil
- Rest in a quiet, dark room
- Applying hot or cold compresses to the head and neck area
- Drinking plenty of water
- Drinking chamomile, turmeric or ginger tea
- Drinking small amounts of coffee or caffeinated tea
- Smelling peppermint or lavender oil or massaging the temples
- Taking a steam bath to open the sinuses
- Being in a dark room to rest
- Avoiding noise
- Getting enough sleep
- Taking vitamin B and magnesium supplements
- Eating foods that are easy on the jaw
- Gagling with salt water for headache caused by toothache
- Avoiding things that bother you (such as hats or ponytails)
Why Do Our Headaches?
Causes of headaches include factors such as stress, malnutrition, jaw and eye problems, medication side effects, tooth decay and head trauma. Additionally, ear-nose-throat diseases can also cause headaches.
Causes of headache are:
- Illnesses such as flu or cold
- Stress
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Eyestrain or high blood pressure
- Hunger
- Stimulating substances such as tobacco, household cleaning products and perfumes
- Genetically predisposed to migraine
- Thirst caused by not consuming enough liquid
- Drugs used
- Hormonal changes, such as menstruation or menopause
- Cutting out caffeine
- Lack of sleep
- Exposure to intense sound or light
